António Guterres welcomes truce and says through spokesperson he hopes halt in fighting will ‘pave the way for negotiations’ In case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments to bring you up to speed. It’s 9.30am in Tehran, 9am in Beirut and Jerusalem and 2am in Washington DC. ...
What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and IsraelWhat we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran. ...
Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer againChris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again
The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s vetting, Chris Mason writes. ...
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI modelFinance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses. ...
Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girlSinger D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer’s car last year. ...
Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivorsHarry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting. ...
Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spreeRising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds. ...
Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girlSinger D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer’s car last year. ...
Aliko Dangote says rising oil prices are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmersAliko Dangote says rising oil prices are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers
The News Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote said on Thursday that rising oil prices driven by the Strait of Hormuz blockade are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers. “The majority of African airlines won’t be able to survive” the current surge in fuel prices, Dangote warned, noting that Nigerian ...
US oil producers open to ideas for more production, Burgum saysUS oil producers open to ideas for more production, Burgum says
The News US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday said US oil and gas companies are open to some ideas, on a temporary basis, to help cut red tape and ultimately produce more oil. Speaking at Semafor World Economy in Washington, DC, Burgum disclosed that he and Energy Secretary Chris ...